I have to say I kind of like the use of precious gems as internal codenames for the Sony SXRD projectors; it makes it a hell of a lot easier to keep them straight as opposed to model numbers, anyway back to the point. Back in June I mentioned the Sony Pearl and shortly thereafter […]

With the upcoming CEDIA Expo in Denver just day(s) away we’re already getting some pre-show confirmations on what to expect on the show-floor. Today’s projector update focuses on some of the upper-tier front projection models to be displayed but fear not, we’ll keep an eye trained on the mid to budget models as the week […]

Not one to be accused of saving the best for last, Sim2 has pre-announced one of their big guns from the up-coming CEDIA Expo 2006, next week in Denver. The SIM2 Grand Cinema HT5000 claims the title of the world’s first three-chip 1080p DLP projector, designed specifically for home theater use. Warning marketing-speak incoming: “Three-chip […]

Just a quick update on another round of projector rebates from InFocus, I hate the idea of someone missing out on a rebate and wanted to make sure this one didn’t slip by. The last round of rebates from Infocus might not have thrilled many at $300 but this batch is nothing to sneeze at, […]

While not as provocative as headlines like “Plasma TV sales up 87%” I’m really pleased to hear about any increase in front projection sales and a 28% increase isn’t too shabby in my book. In all honesty a 28% increase is quite impressive if you consider how little the typical retailer promotes front projection. Walk […]

We’ve already explored some of the 1080p DLP and SXRD front projectors set to make a big impact at the up-coming CEDIA Expo in Denver, this September 13-17th. However I was just able to get confirmation from Mitsubishi America on what might be one of, if not the most affordable 1080p front-projectors introduced at this […]

It’s odd to think that video projectors with 720 lines of vertical resolution and 800 lumens are available for less than $3000, considering that when I got into the business a comparable projector would have sold for nearly five times that, not that we even had 720p then but that’s a different story altogether.. For […]

So now we have a model number, some specifications and even a rough street date of October for release. Now all we need is a firm retail price and Sony can claim the distinction of offering the lowest priced (estimated around 6k) 1080p front projector on the market. About those specifications, it looks like the […]

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, the later half of 2006 and into 2007 will be an exciting time for front projection enthusiasts. We can add yet another projector manufacturer to the ever growing list of 1080p capable displays. Sharp has announced their XV-Z21000 with full 1920×1080 resolution, 10bit image processing, 2 HDMI inputs, 7 […]